Prepare against Manuel 1959 Pimienta Sanchez
Spain · World #85,564 classical · FIDE ID 2260050
When preparing against Manuel 1959 Pimienta Sanchez, expect 1.d4 in 66% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...d6 (27% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (41%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Modern Defense as Black, 16.7% over 24 games.
Our database contains 195 games by Manuel 1959 Pimienta Sanchez, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Manuel 1959 Pimienta Sanchez's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Manuel 1959 Pimienta Sanchez before a game. You can open the same data in the free interactive preparation workstation, which builds a move-by-move opening tree from every game.
Ratings
| Time control | Current | Peak | Peak date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Classical | 1,772 | 1,961 | Jan 2004 |
| Rapid | 1,905 | 1,905 | Jul 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 195 | 97 | 39 | 59 | 49.7% |
| As White | 94 | 48 | 18 | 28 | 51.1% |
| As Black | 101 | 49 | 21 | 31 | 48.5% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Manuel 1959 Pimienta Sanchez's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Manuel 1959 Pimienta Sanchez's side.
First moves as White (94 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 62 | 66.0% | 51.6% |
| e4 | 12 | 12.8% | 75.0% |
| c4 | 9 | 9.6% | 88.9% |
| Nf3 | 5 | 5.3% | 90.0% |
| b3 | 5 | 5.3% | 50.0% |
| g3 | 1 | 1.1% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 66% of White games, 51.6% score
- …Nf6 (48% of these games) — Sanchez usually continues c4 (70.0% score)
- …d5 (32% of these games) — Sanchez usually continues c4 (46.2% score)
- …d6 (10% of these games) — Sanchez usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- 1.e4 — 13% of White games, 75.0% score
- …c5 (33% of these games) — Sanchez usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …e6 (17% of these games) — Sanchez usually continues d4 (100.0% score)
- …e5 (17% of these games) — Sanchez usually continues Bc4 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (52 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d6 | 14 | 26.9% | 67.9% |
| g6 | 13 | 25.0% | 42.3% |
| d5 | 10 | 19.2% | 75.0% |
| c5 | 7 | 13.5% | 50.0% |
| e6 | 4 | 7.7% | 87.5% |
| c6 | 2 | 3.8% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (37 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 15 | 40.5% | 56.7% |
| g6 | 8 | 21.6% | 18.8% |
| d5 | 4 | 10.8% | 62.5% |
| c5 | 3 | 8.1% | 100.0% |
| b5 | 3 | 8.1% | 100.0% |
| e6 | 2 | 5.4% | 25.0% |
Manuel 1959 Pimienta Sanchez's chess games
All 195 games by Manuel 1959 Pimienta Sanchez in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2003 - Jul 2026) are free to browse, search and replay: filter by opening, opponent, event or date on the player page, or step through any game on the analysis board. Record: 97 wins, 39 draws, 59 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A45 | Queen's Pawn Game | 15 | 4/4/7 | 26.7% |
| E71 | King's Indian Defense | 9 | 5/1/3 | 55.6% |
| D10 | Slav Defense | 8 | 3/1/4 | 37.5% |
| A01 | Nimzovich-Larsen attack | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 5 | 3/1/1 | 60.0% |
| A56 | Benoni Defense | 5 | 5/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A34 | English Opening | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| A45 | Rat Defense | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| A85 | Dutch Defense | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| D35 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B07 | Modern Defense | 24 | 4/7/13 | 16.7% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 14 | 8/3/3 | 57.1% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation | 9 | 7/0/2 | 77.8% |
| A13 | English Opening | 6 | 3/1/2 | 50.0% |
| B20 | Sicilian | 5 | 2/0/3 | 40.0% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
| B00 | French Defense | 4 | 3/1/0 | 75.0% |
| A43 | Benoni Defense | 4 | 3/0/1 | 75.0% |
| E90 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| E80 | King's Indian: Sämisch | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 2005 | Gavril Draghici Flutur | 2,095 | Fuengirola ch-Once | A43 |
| Nov 2005 | Vicente Juan Monmeneu Chulia | 2,052 | Fuengirola ch-Once | E61 |
| Nov 2010 | Aurelio Rodriguez Aguilera | 1,982 | 22nd ch-ESP Blindfold | D00 |
| Jun 2015 | Jose Manuel Vela Ignacio | 1,945 | 15th ch-Benidorm Ciegos | A84 |
| Dec 2018 | David Fernandez Lago | 1,941 | 27th ch-ESP FEDC | B07 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| chT-ESP Once | 2009 | 17 | 11 | 2,040 |
| 4th La Laguna Open | 2010 | 9 | 4 | 1,839 |
| 28th ch-ESP FEDC | 2019 | 8 | 5 | 1,814 |
| 25th Madrid ch-FEDC | 2016 | 8 | 5 | 1,823 |
| 21st ch-Bilbao blind | 2008 | 8 | 4.5 | 1,970 |
| 26th ch-ESP FEDC | 2017 | 8 | 4.5 | 1,807 |
| ch-ESP Ciegos | 2006 | 8 | 3 | 1,928 |
| 22nd ch-ESP Blindfold | 2010 | 8 | 5 | 2,017 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Manuel 1959 Pimienta Sanchez's chess games?
195 games by Manuel 1959 Pimienta Sanchez, from Apr 2003 to Jul 2026, are free to browse and replay move by move — no signup needed. The preparation view groups them into an opening tree showing every line Manuel 1959 Pimienta Sanchez has played.
What does Manuel 1959 Pimienta Sanchez play on the first move as White?
Across 94 games with White in our database, Manuel 1959 Pimienta Sanchez opens with 1.d4 (66% of games), 1.e4 (13% of games), 1.c4 (10% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Manuel 1959 Pimienta Sanchez answers 1...d6 (27% of games), 1...g6 (25% of games), 1...d5 (19% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (41% of games), 1...g6 (22% of games), 1...d5 (11% of games).
What openings does Manuel 1959 Pimienta Sanchez play as White?
As White, Manuel 1959 Pimienta Sanchez's most-played openings in our database are: Queen's Pawn Game (15 games, 26.7% win rate); King's Indian Defense (9 games, 55.6% win rate); Slav Defense (8 games, 37.5% win rate). The full breakdown of 94 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Manuel 1959 Pimienta Sanchez play as Black?
As Black, Manuel 1959 Pimienta Sanchez most often plays: Modern Defense (24 games, 16.7% win rate); Pirc Defense (14 games, 57.1% win rate); Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation (9 games, 77.8% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 101 games.
What is Manuel 1959 Pimienta Sanchez's FIDE rating?
Manuel 1959 Pimienta Sanchez is currently rated 1,772 in classical chess, 1,905 in rapid. Peak classical rating: 1,961 (Jan 2004).
How many games has Manuel 1959 Pimienta Sanchez played?
Our database contains 195 games by Manuel 1959 Pimienta Sanchez, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 97 wins, 39 draws, 59 losses (49.7% win rate).
How do I prepare against Manuel 1959 Pimienta Sanchez?
195 games by Manuel 1959 Pimienta Sanchez reveal their opening repertoire, most-played lines, and the variations where they score worst — the raw material for targeted preparation. The interactive opening tree lets you walk every line to any depth.